Lahij Governorate
Lahij (Arabic: لحج Laḥǧ) is a governorate of Yemen.
Lahij لحج | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country | Republic of Yemen |
| Seat | Lahij |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ahmed Abdallah al-Turki[1] (Southern Transitional Council) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,210 km2 (5,870 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 975,000 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
In 2015, the Governorate was subject to the Lahij insurgency, which was part of the Yemeni Civil War.
Districts
See also
References
- http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/12/24/Yemeni-President-reshuffles-government-appoints-five-new-ministers.html
- "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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